Saudi Arabia evacuates and closes Riyadh airport after missile attack by Yemen’s Houthis

Saudi Arabia has evacuated and closed King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh following a missile attack attributed to Yemen’s Houthi movement. The incident reportedly resulted in at least 12 fatalities and numerous injuries, although official death tolls remain unconfirmed. The attack marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict involving the Iran-backed Houthis, intensifying regional tensions. Saudi civil aviation authorities have confirmed that operations at the airport are suspended as damage and safety assessments are conducted. This development follows a series of attacks that have disrupted Saudi civil aviation in recent days.

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